What did you buy your Z4 this week?

[Our03z4]

Originally Posted by dbarton62

Thanks Vanne

And a shot of the assembly ready to go back in.
Not out of the realm of the DIY'er. I do not have a hoist and only hand tools.
Poly bushes are easy to install. Removal of old ones is way easier if subframe is removed.

Approx how much does it weigh and how many hours did it take to get it down and out? Might be a good way to do the gear ratio change also. With 120k miles I'm sure mine could use a good rebuild on all the bushings and shafts.

[Steeler]

I can pick it up assembled
Guessing 100-120#
Out takes an hour.
In I would say the same. I can tell you that next weekend.

Rear diff is fairly easy with subframe still in place, I have R&R'd 2 diffs that way. Trolley jack helps.

[Our03z4]

Originally Posted by dbarton62

I can pick it up assembled
Guessing 100-120#
Out takes an hour.
In I would say the same. I can tell you that next weekend.

Rear diff is fairly easy with subframe still in place, I have R&R'd 2 diffs that way. Trolley jack helps.

Sounds like a weekend project if I don't paint? I was amazed of the difference after replacing my front bushings so I would like to keep going. Thanks for the reply!

[gpraceman]

What didn't I buy this week is more like the question that my wife is asking. I got my new (to me) 2006 Z4M last week and have been getting her some accessories and parts.

Car cover
Stubby antennae
Tow hook license plate bracket
License plate frames
WeatherTech floor mats
Valve stem caps
Clutch stop
Parts for alarm system
Rubber straps for holding safety triangle
Parts to solve hood rattle
Z4 keychain
Autel AL619 scanner

[3GFX]

- Front bumper respray, filled the plate mount holes for a smooth bumper.
- Perforated black leather handbrake (to match the new suede trim).
- Replacement panel (the one directly under the handbrake had a chip that always bothered me from the previous owner).
- Tow hook, licence plate holder

[yousefnjr]

Quite a few goodies this past month

4.10 gear set


Zamp RZ-44C


Complete, unused DKF sec 1


Also just picked up a custom Autosolutions ssk (stock height, 18% reduction), SS brake lines, and some sweet new jack stands with BMW-size blocks in the saddle (blocks here)

[conceptautogroupla]

Originally Posted by yousefnjr

Quite a few goodies this past month

4.10 gear set


Zamp RZ-44C


Complete, unused DKF sec 1


Also just picked up a custom Autosolutions ssk (stock height, 18% reduction), SS brake lines, and some sweet new jack stands with BMW-size blocks in the saddle (blocks here)

Awesome stuff!!
Can you kindly direct us to where we can find the differential gear set? Cheers!

[yousefnjr]

Originally Posted by conceptautogroupla

Awesome stuff!!
Can you kindly direct us to where we can find the differential gear set? Cheers!

PN - 33108321899
You can order these from Bobby Rahal BMW's parts dept, $800 + shipping. I dealt with David Shimkus - dshimkus@bobbyrahalbmw.com

I had originally tried to get them through Tischer but they can't get them. Something about 'Motorsport catalog' parts...

[dc_wright]

OFHG, new radiator, new hoses, new serpentine belt, and new tensioner.

OFHG is in. Cooling system parts will go in next weekend.

[MPLICIT]

I found this laying on the side of the road. Maybe it will fit?

[CJW2OO4]

Originally Posted by ApolloTheGod

I found this laying on the side of the road. Maybe it will fit?

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if it doesn't fit I'll take it off your hands :

[M-Cast]

Swapped out my carbon fiber wheel for an Alcantera wrap and added an AKG short shifter with an Alcantera boot. The shifter is flawless and works great on the track. I found a guy who can wrap your stock wheel for $225 http://cobywheel.com/ does a great job and is quick on the turnaround.

[pcube]

Originally Posted by M-Cast

Swapped out my carbon fiber wheel for an Alcantera wrap and added an AKG short shifter with an Alcantera boot. The shifter is flawless and works great on the track. I found a guy who can wrap your stock wheel for $225 http://cobywheel.com/ does a great job and is quick on the turnaround.

Curious... any reason you went with the AKG shifter instead of more popular ones like autosolutions or UUC?

[F360C]

Originally Posted by M-Cast

Swapped out my carbon fiber wheel for an Alcantera wrap and added an AKG short shifter with an Alcantera boot. The shifter is flawless and works great on the track. I found a guy who can wrap your stock wheel for $225 http://cobywheel.com/ does a great job and is quick on the turnaround.

Colby did my wheel too.... turned out amazing and he is great to deal with!

Do you have any more pics of how you did those rings in the rear bulk head for your harness?

[M-Cast]

Originally Posted by pcube

Curious... any reason you went with the AKG shifter instead of more popular ones like autosolutions or UUC?

I did order a few things from UCC in the past and never received the items, I left numerous messages, emails and never got a call back. As an alternative my mechanic introduced me to AKG's products and I have been completely satisfied with all their products. The shifter has little to no vibration at high RPMs and the shift is precise and smooth on the track.

[pcube]

Originally Posted by M-Cast

I did order a few things from UCC in the past and never received the items, I left numerous messages, emails and never got a call back. As an alternative my mechanic introduced me to AKG's products and I have been completely satisfied with all their products. The shifter has little to no vibration at high RPMs and the shift is precise and smooth on the track.

Thanks for sharing. Looking at the website, the AKG ssk looks very different from the ones made by UUC and AS. I always assumed from the lack of reviews that it was an inferior product so it's nice to hear feedback from an actual user.

In your opinion, did the AKG ssk solve the inherent sloppiness of the stock shifter? Was the throw much shorter? Looking at the length of the shifter I find it hard to imagine it will be... Lastly, is the shift knob removable?

[M-Cast]

After I had it installed, I was able to test it at Barber Motorsports Park. The shifts are shorter, more direct and little to no vibrations at high RPMs. I thought it might take a little getting used to the height of the shifter, but on the track it makes a world of difference and worked perfectly.

The shift knob does screw off and you can order it with a DTM shift knob instead of the standard.

[Vanne]

Originally Posted by M-Cast

Swapped out my carbon fiber wheel for an Alcantera wrap and added an AKG short shifter with an Alcantera boot. The shifter is flawless and works great on the track. I found a guy who can wrap your stock wheel for $225 http://cobywheel.com/ does a great job and is quick on the turnaround.

That wrap looks freaking awesome mate.. love it!! Soo glad you swapped out that carbon wheel.
Nice shifter too

[AriuSen]

Originally Posted by pcube

Thanks for sharing. Looking at the website, the AKG ssk looks very different from the ones made by UUC and AS. I always assumed from the lack of reviews that it was an inferior product so it's nice to hear feedback from an actual user.

In your opinion, did the AKG ssk solve the inherent sloppiness of the stock shifter? Was the throw much shorter? Looking at the length of the shifter I find it hard to imagine it will be... Lastly, is the shift knob removable?

I have akg too.
Everybody who tests my shifter says they never felt a shifter so buttery.
I have a friend who owns a s2k and a z4m. He hates the Z4m Oem shifter. And said that mine is just as good as s2k.
I had autosolutions ssk too. Feels pretty good and it's shorter than akg.
But no shifter is as buttery as akg.

[rockstar93]

Before the winter I swapped the RPi's back to stock mufflers on the roadster (potential buyers were being turned off by the drone). I bought my coupe with Eisenmann Sports that were really great, no drone and not overpowering at any rev range - but with a noticeable rumble in the lower ranges. IMO how the car should have come from the factory.

In saying this, I missed the tone and 'exotic' note of the RPi exhaust so swapped them. Was concerned about added drone as I had heard from other members the coupe resonated much more, but no discernible increase from what I experienced top-up in my roadster so they're staying. I have stock headers/section 1/x-pipe so this helps, but if I ever change these out (catless headers are in the plan) I may change my mind about the mufflers.

I also finally got around to installing the complete interior LED lighting kit that I picked up from ECS Tuning late last year for $35. Was hesitant about doing this over the winter when the plastic was cold and brittle but I love how they look. Not much brighter than factory but I like the way the white LED suits the car over the stock amber glow. The factory lighting suit my roadster better though.

[3GFX]

Just ordered a new set of Falken 453s for the rear. Running 3 degrees of negative camber last summer has unfortunately cause a lot of premature wear ...also ordering camber arms to suit.

[Vanne]

been a while since I posted something I bought, but now I can happily report a set of Brembo GT BBK is on it way to my house shortly from Chris, via Alex.
Thanks again Chris, as always, a real pleasure doing business with you my friend.



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